Pre-Forum Event

Unlocking Offshore Wind in the Philippines: Policy, Industry and Supply Chain Readiness

Monday, 8 June 2026 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (GMT+8) Multifunction Halls 1–3 Organized by Norwegian Embassy in Manila, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), Department of Energy (DOE), Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), and Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Overview

This high-level conference will bring together leaders from government, industry, finance, and the international offshore wind community to explore how the Philippines is accelerating the development of its offshore wind sector and how it fits into the regional perspective.

As a pre-event to the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026, this timely gathering will highlight the offshore wind potential and the concrete steps being taken to unlock investment, accelerate project development, and build a competitive supply chain. Through keynote presentations, developer perspectives, and expert discussions, participants will gain practical insights and a clearer understanding of how a competitive and resilient Philippine offshore wind industry can be realized. The growing Norway–Philippines partnership in offshore wind will also be highlighted through a focus on technology and solutions from Norwegian companies that can support the Philippines with world-class offshore expertise.

The programme will also highlight Norway's expertise in floating solar and its relevance for the Philippines and beyond.

The event offers a valuable platform to engage with decision-makers, explore partnership opportunities, and exchange experiences relevant to one of Asia's most promising emerging offshore wind markets.

Agenda
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Registration & Networking Lunch

    Moderator: Atty. Jose M. Layung, Jr.

  • 12:30 – 12:45 p.m.

    Opening Remarks

    Christian Lyster, Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines

    Janice Cheong, Head of Policy, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

  • 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

    Philippines Offshore Wind Outlook

    Atty. Mylene Capongcol, Undersecretary, Department of Energy (DOE)

  • 1:00 – 1:15 p.m.

    SE Asia and the Philippines Offshore Wind Development in a Global Context

    Nina Melkonyan, Policy Officer, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

  • 1:15 – 1:30 p.m.

    Grid & System Readiness

  • 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.

    Ports & Logistics Readiness

    Mark Jon S. Palomar, Assistant General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

  • 1:45 – 1:55 p.m.

    Lessons from Installations & Logistics in Offshore Wind

    Philipp Wieland, Head of Commercial APAC, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier

  • 1:55 – 2:10 p.m.

    ASEAN Materials and Wind Supply Chain Study — The Case of the Philippines

    Annika Seiler, Principal Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

  • 2:10 – 2:20 p.m.

    Standards, Certification and Technical Assurance in Offshore Wind

    Mark Richmond, Area Manager, DNV

  • 2:20 – 2:50 p.m.

    Coffee Break

  • 2:50 – 3:00 p.m.

    Norwegian Offshore Wind Ecosystem and Supply Chain

    Jon Dugstad, Director Renewables, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)

  • 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

    Supply Chain Development in the Philippines

    Atty. Marjorie O. Ramos-Samaniego, Governor, Philippine Board of Investments (BOI)

  • 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.

    Getting It Right Subsea

    Laith Tapper, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI)

    Mark Sweeney, Commercial Manager, Reach Subsea

  • 3:30 – 3:50 p.m.

    Innovative Solutions for Offshore Wind and Solar Derived from North Sea Expertise

    Jørn Haugvaldstad, CEO, JEC

    Ming Hui Zang, Director, Offshore Wind – APAC, DNV

  • 3:50 – 4:10 p.m.

    Safety in Offshore Wind

    Paul Richard Santiago, International Business Developer, Hilti Asia Pacific

    Heewook Hwang, Sales Team Manager, Glamox

  • 4:10 – 4:30 p.m.

    Developing a Philippine Offshore Wind Industry

    Panelists

    Moderator: Jon Dugstad, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)

    Poch Ambrosio, President, Wind Energy Developers Association of the Philippines, ACEN Corporation

    Atty. Marjorie O. Ramos-Samaniego, Governor, Philippine Board of Investments (BOI)

  • 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

    Developers Outlook

    Rune Damgaard, CEO, Offshore Wind, Philippines, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

    Theo Sunico, Director – Regulatory & Markets, Triconti ECC Renewables Corporation

  • 5:15 – 5:30 p.m.

    Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways & Next Steps

  • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

    Networking Reception